How to Replace Front Brakes 04-05 Nissan Titan

Difficulty: Intermediate · About 120 min · Nissan Titan

Replace the front pads and rotors on a 2004–2005 Nissan Titan, clean the pad slides, retract the caliper piston carefully, and verify a firm pedal before a low-speed brake test.

Steps

1. Raise the truck and remove the wheel

   Loosen the lug nuts while the tire is on the ground. Lift the front at an approved point, secure the truck on jack stands, and remove the wheel to inspect the brakes.

2. Inspect and remove the caliper

   Check the rotor faces for scoring and measure pad condition. Remove the caliper fasteners, lift the caliper aside, and support it so the brake hose is not stretched; then remove the old pads.

3. Remove the bracket and rotor

   Unbolt the caliper bracket and slide the rotor off the hub. If corrosion holds the rotor, use controlled taps from behind while protecting the wheel studs and nearby components.

4. Clean the bracket and install the rotor

   Brush debris from the pad slides and apply a small amount of brake lubricant only to approved contact points. Clean the new rotor with brake cleaner, install it on the hub, and reinstall the bracket with fasteners tightened to vehicle specification.

5. Install the new pads and caliper

   Retract the piston with a C-clamp and an old pad while keeping the force square. Fit the pads with their wear indicators in the correct positions, reinstall the caliper, and tighten its fasteners to specification.

6. Reinstall the wheel and test the brakes

   Mount the wheel and hand-start the lug nuts. Lower the truck and torque the lugs in a star pattern to specification, pump the pedal until firm, and test braking slowly in a clear area before normal driving.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.